My email has been burning with folks taking umbrage with my proclamation that former school teacher Deborah LaFave should not go to prison. Passions run high on this one, women all feel she should go, men appear to be a bit more sensitive to her situation.
LaFave is accused of having sex with a 14 year old male student. Women have called this rape, I say you can’t rape the willing. I am not defending LaFave for her actions, I am saying she should not go to prison. Nothing would be served.
One lady emailer said that “we don’t know what damage the boy has suffered”. Trust me sister, he is going to be just fine. He is not having nightmares, he is not suffering from an eating disorder, he will be fine.
Of the men who emailed chastising my opinion, one said she should be punished for breaking the law. I agree, but not prison time. Put LaFave on probation, make sure she never teaches again.
Moms will always think of their sons as babies, no matter what age. Recall that famous movie from 1971, “The Summer of '42” starring Jennifer O’Neil and Gary Grimes; except for the names, there appears to be a similar situation. There was no outcry when the movie was released.
Trust me Mom, Junior is going to be OK.
That’s How I See It!
God Bless,
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Webb's World ~ 07/20/
